I've been increasingly preoccupied and anxious about the political direction America is taking at the moment, with all this far right ultraconservatism gaining ground. I have nothing against people having conservative values, but this attempt to frankly impose them on the entire population through intimidation and through the law is really scaring me. Although I'm Australian, the prospect of America descending into authoritarian madness or civil war horrifies me, because it is the heart of the free world, it is such a powerful country and because I am friends with many Americans. I don't know how I can feel positive about any of this. I've been avoiding talking to my friends or enjoying anything because of this.